E358-France 1946 Guillaume Budé 12F + 3F Stamp with Control Margins (300F / 375

Title
France 1946 Guillaume Budé 12F + 3F Stamp with Control Margins (300F / 375F) – MNH
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Original gum intact
Light age toning visible on margins (see photos)
Stamp itself clean and well-centred
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Year of Issue: 1946
Topic: Famous People – Humanists / Scholars
Person: Guillaume Budé (1467–1540)
Denomination: 12F + 3F (Semi-Postal)
Currency: French Franc (F)
Stamp Type: Single with control number margins
Control Numbers: 300 F / 375 F
Gum: Original, Never Hinged
Cancellation Type: Unused
Colour: Blue
Quality: Very Fine (VF)
Grade: Ungraded
Catalogue Reference: Yvert & Tellier (France – Semi-Postal issue)
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Item Description (for listing body)
Original 1946 French semi-postal stamp featuring Guillaume Budé, renowned Renaissance scholar and humanist.
This example includes full control number margins (300 F and 375 F), making it more desirable to collectors than a standard single. The stamp is mint never hinged with original gum, well-centred, and in very good overall condition.
Some light toning is present on the margins, consistent with age and clearly shown in the photographs.
A fine addition for collectors of France, semi-postal issues, or margin/control number varieties.
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💷 Valuation (Realistic Market)
Estimated retail value (dealer): £25 – £35
Private sale / collector value: £18 – £28
With margin control numbers: adds modest premium over basic stamp
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💰 Recommended eBay Pricing
Buy It Now (Recommended)
£24.99
✔ Accept Offers: ON
✔ Auto-accept around £20
This price leaves room for negotiation while staying attractive.
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Auction Option
Starting Price: £9.99
Duration: 7 days
Best ending: Sunday evening (UK time)
Expected final price: £15 – £25 depending on bidders
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✅ Seller Tips
Use both photos (front + back/margins clearly shown)
Mention “control number margins” in title and description
Enable international shipping (France collectors often bid)